- Staci from HandbagReport.com

The start of a new season is exciting because there are new trends to uncover and incorporate into your wardrobe!  The easiest way to refresh what’s in your closet is to invest in new accessories.  Spring handbags come in a range of soft and bright colors with new details and silhouettes.  Ruched leather, pleats, and braided handles have been seen throughout many collections including Bottega Veneta, Fendi, Prada, Michael Kors and Salvatore Ferragamo.

1. Pleated Woven Tote by Bottega Veneta
$2,480

This bag is made of woven napa leather and features unique pleated detail, adjustable handles, and silver hardware.

2. Metallic Borsa Mia Shoulder Bag by Fendi
$1,710

Fendi’s shoulder bag is made of beautiful metallic palladium leather.  With a pleated front, gold hardware and shoulder strap with chain detail, it’s more elegant than your everyday bag.

3. Skorpio Pleated Hobo by Michael Kors
$795

This hobo is the perfect update for your reliable “go to” black leather bag.  It features pleated detailing with a woven shoulder strap and goldtone hardware.  Can be worn from day to night!

4. Tessuto Bow Hobo by Prada
$650

This papaya-colored bag will instantly brighten up any wardrobe.  Nylon and lambskin with gathered detail and a braided handle, this bag can also be worn from day to night.

5. Miss Vara Poncho Bag by Salvatore Ferragamo
$2,250

Be prepared to turn heads.  The elaborate details include mercurio leather with black leather accents, gathered front with crocodile-embossed leather plate and removable shoulder strap.

When following seasonal trends, select a handbag that is true to  your taste and lifestyle.  You don’t want it to end up collecting dust in your closet!  Size, shape, and color should also be considered.  Neutral and metallic handbags can be more versatile than bright colors, but bright colors are always fun to play with and can be counted on to make a huge statement where it counts.